One year on, we’re excited to be recruiting for an in-house solicitor. At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic, climate and biodiversity crises highlight the essential role of environmental rights in upholding all human rights, this is a unique opportunity to increase awareness of legal rights and remedies in environmental matters....
Why Scotland needs a human right to a healthy environment
Without a healthy environment, humanity cannot survive. ERCS is advocating for a human right to a healthy environment to be included in Scots law as part of a new Human Rights (Scotland) Act. Read on to find out why we need a human right to a healthy environment, why Scotland needs to act, and what we are doing to support this ...
Giving nature a voice through legal rights?
As well as advocating for a Human Rights (Scotland) Act that includes a human right to a healthy environment, ERCS believes that the intrinsic value and rights of nature should be protected. Read more from the perspective of an ERCS supporter specialising in international environmental law ...
Seventh Gas Campaign – Scottish Climate Emergency Legal Network
Dr Thomas Muinzer, of Aberdeen University’s Centre for Energy Law, details the work of Scottish Climate Emergency Legal Network (SCELN) and its Seventh Gas Campaign.…
Treasurer (Board of Trustees)
ERCS is seeking to recruit a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and drive forward our vision of a Scotland where every person’s right to live in a healthy environment is fully realised. The Board of Trustees has collective responsibility for the overall governance of ERCS, the determination of ERCS’s strategy, business plan and organisational policy. The day-to-day management and operational work of the organisation is delegated to the chief officer and her small team. The specific role of the Treasurer is to provide financial oversight and guidance to the Board. You will have knowledge and experience of financial accounts and the capacity to spend additional time on detailed finance matters. The time commitment is 3 -5 hours every month. This would be an excellent opportunity for someone interested in environmental issues to lend their expertise and learn more about our sector. There is no remuneration; however, all necessary travel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed. If you feel you have the passion, experience and time to commit, please contact Shivali Fifield, Chief Officer at sfifield@ercs.scot or on 07395 652434 for an informal discussion. To apply, download the recruitment pack:
Support Scottish Environment LINK’s Fight for Scotland’s Nature Campaign!
Add your voice to LINK’s petition and the growing calls for strong protections for nature after Brexit.
For ERCS’s take on it, read on …
ERCS recruiting trustees including Treasurer
The Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland (ERCS) is seeking to recruit four trustees from a variety of backgrounds to join our Board and drive forward our vision of a Scotland where every person’s right to live in a healthy environment is fully realised. The Board of Trustees has collective responsibility for the overall governance of ERCS, the determination of ERCS’s strategy, business plan and organisational policy, and currently delegates the day-to-day management and operational work of the organisation to the development manager and her small team. The time commitment for trustees in these critical start up years is one day a month. We are particularly looking for trustees with fundraising, organisation building, legal expertise, health inequalities and human and children’s rights experience. We are also seeking a Treasurer to provide financial oversight and guidance to the Board. You will have financial or accounting qualification and appropriate knowledge, and the capacity to spend additional time on detailed finance matters. There is no remuneration; however, all necessary travel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed. Previous board-level experience would be beneficial. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. However, we particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on boards in Scotland. If you feel you have the passion, experience and time to commit, please contact Shivali Fifield, Development Manager at sfifield@ercs.scot, or Campbell Gemmell, …
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